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7 April, 2026, 12:23 pm
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7 April, 2026, 12:23 pm Central - 26°C Rain

Drua target crucial home win as tight table battle with Force looms

Drua target crucial home win as tight table battle with Force looms

By Mikaele Liga
07/04/2026

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head into their clash with the Western Force separated by just one spot on the league table, with the Force in 9th and the Drua in 10th—highlighting how closely contested this matchup is expected to be.

Speaking to fijivillage Sports, Drua coach Glen Jackson says the team is focused on tightening up basic errors ahead of this week’s game and is determined to secure a win at home.

Insert Coach on Force 7th April 


He adds that the players have taken valuable positives from their match against the Crusaders, and emphasised that the upcoming fixture will be crucial in shaping their position on the table this season.

The Drua will take on the Force in Lautoka this Saturday at 4.35pm.

In other matches, the Highlanders will meet the Brumbies at 7.05pm Friday, Moana Pasifika play the Chiefs at 2.05pm on Saturday, the Hurricanes face the Blues at 7.05pm, while the Reds play the Crusaders later at 9.35pm.



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